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California is a state of the United States, which is featured in American Truck Simulator as part of the base game. It was the first ever state to be announced and released on February 2, 2016.
The state is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, and Nevada and Arizona to the east. As the oldest state in American Truck Simulator, SCS Software is currently in the process of reworking California to reflect the current mapping standards. The third and latest phase of the rework, covering the central part of the state, was made available in the experimental beta of update 1.50 on 9 April 2024.[1]
Geography
California is located in the Western coast of the United States. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, and Nevada and Arizona to the east. With an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), California is among the most geographically diverse states. The Sierra Nevada, the fertile farmlands of the Central Valley, and the arid Mojave Desert of the south are some of the major geographic features of this U.S. state. It is home to some of the world's most exceptional trees: the tallest (coast redwood), most massive (Giant Sequoia), and oldest (bristlecone pine). It is also home to both the highest (Mount Whitney) and lowest (Death Valley) points in the 48 contiguous states. The state is generally divided into Northern and Southern California, although the boundary between the two is not well defined. San Francisco is decidedly a Northern California city and Los Angeles likewise a Southern California one, but areas in between do not often share their confidence in geographic identity.
Geographically, the state can be divided into eight regions, from north to south: the Klamath Mountains, the Coastal Ranges, the Sierra Nevada, the Central Valley, the Cascade Mountains, the Basin and Range Province, the Los Angeles Ranges, and the San Diego Ranges.
The Klamath Mountains is in the northwest corner of the state. They are comprised of many small forest covered ranges and are higher than the coastal mountains to the south. Many mountains range from about 6,000 to 8,000 feet (1,828 m to 2,438 m) above sea level. The small ranges are separated by deep canyons.
The Coastal Ranges in the north reach inland 20 to 30 miles (32 to 48 km) extend from the Klamath Mountains in the north south to Santa Barbara. The Coastal Ranges include many smaller chains of mountain ranges including the Diablo and Santa Cruz Mountains. Some of the valleys separating these ranges are the Napa Valley, north of San Francisco and the Santa Clara and Salinas Valleys to the south. The Coastal Range is home to California's legendary Redwoods and, less fortunately the San Andreas Fault. The San Andreas Fault enters California from the Pacific Ocean near Port Arena and extends southeast into the state. Earthquakes are caused by movement of the earth's crust along this fault.
The Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east runs about 430 miles (692 km) from north to south and forming a giant wall rising to over 14,000 feet (4,267 m). The range varies from around 40 to 70 miles (64 to 112 km) wide. Many peaks in the range reach over 14,000 feet (4,267 m) above sea level, with Mt. Whitney, at 14,494 feet (4,417 m), the highest peak in the United States south of Alaska. Mountain streams and glacial action have cut deep valleys into the western part of the Sierras. Yosemite Valley is one of the most spectacular of these valleys.
The Central Valley lies between the Coastal Range and the Sierra Nevada range and is home to the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers. Sometimes called the Great Valley, the Central Valley is about 450 miles (724 km) long from points in the northwest to the southeast. A level, broad fertile plain, the Central Valley is the most important farming area west of the Rocky Mountains and comprises about three-fifths of California's productive farmland.
The Cascade Mountains extend north from the Sierra Nevada mountain range. They were formed by volcanoes unlike the other mountain ranges in California and support one still-active volcano; Lassen Peak. Lassen is 10,457 feet (3,187 m) high and located in the southern Cascades. The Cascade Mountains are also home to Mt. Shasta, once and active volcano. Mt. Shasta rises 14,162 feet (4,317 m) above sea level.
The Basin and Range Province contain the southeastern deserts of California. It is part of a large region that extends into Nevada, Oregon, and other states. In the north, much of the area is a lava plateau. This was formed thousands of years ago when the region was flooded with molten lava flowing out of cracks in the earth's surface. In the south, a good deal of the area is wasteland and includes the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert. Death Valley lies near the California-Nevada border and features some of the most inhospitable territory in the world. Some areas of the Basin and Range Region have been made quite productive, however, due to large irrigation projects that have made farming feasible. Two of these areas are the Imperial and the Coachella Valleys near the California border with Mexico.
The Los Angeles Ranges, between Santa Barbara and San Diego counties, are a group of small mountain ranges that extend east to west. Because of this general east-west direction, the Los Angeles Ranges are sometimes called the Transverse Ranges. Most mountain ranges in California run generally from north to south. Included in the Los Angeles Ranges are the Santa Ynez, Santa Monica, San Gabriel, and San Bernardino mountains. Sometimes the San Jacinto and Santa Ana Mountains are included as part of the Los Angeles Ranges.
The San Diego Ranges cover most of San Diego county in the southwestern corner of California. These mountains, sometimes called the Peninsular Ranges, include the Agua Tibia, Laguna, and Vallecito mountains and extend southward into the Mexican peninsula known as Baja California.
Climate
The climate of California varies widely from hot desert to alpine tundra, depending on latitude, elevation, and proximity to the Pacific Coast. California's coastal regions, the Sierra Nevada foothills, and much of the Central Valley have a Mediterranean climate, with warmer, drier weather in summer and cooler, wetter weather in winter. The influence of the ocean generally moderates temperature extremes, creating warmer winters and substantially cooler summers in coastal areas.
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California is the most populous US state with 39 million people, and the third largest state by area 158,706 sq. mi. ... Pass multiple landmarks including scenic places, well know bridges and historical buildings. Explore the geographic diversity - from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Pacific Coast, from fir forests to the desert.
During the 2020 Christmas livestream, SCS Software revealed that, as the oldest state in American Truck Simulator, California would be reworked to reflect current mapping standards.[4] The rework was officially announced on 7 May 2021.[5] While SCS didn't say how the long rework would take to complete. Currently the rework was split up into different phases adding in new content, removing old cities and bringing in new ones. Meet the team who's designing the California rework from the California Rework - Meet The Team blog post.
23 December 2021: Blog post announcing the second phase of the rework and revealing future plans including the third phase of the rework.[13]
4 May 2022: Blog post about the rework of Sacramento confirming that the missing section of US 50 from Sacramento to Nevada will be added in a future phase.[22]
21 March 2023: Blog post announcing the third phase of the rework.[26]
29 April 2023: Blog post about the rework of eastern California.[27]
17 May 2023: Blog post about the rework of Santa Cruz.[28]
12 June 2023: Blog post about the team developing the rework with some work-in-progress screenshots.[29]
15 October 2023: Blog post about the rework of western California.[30]
25 October 2023: Blog post about the rework of Stockton.[31]
9 April 2024: The third phase of the rework is available in the experimental beta of update 1.50.[1]
The fourth phase of the rework was revealed during the 2023 Christmas live stream on 19 December 2023.[35] It is currently known to rework two southern Californian cities: Los Angeles and San Diego.
31 October 2023: The open beta of update 1.49 adds various unfinished assets related to southern California, including buildings in Los Angeles and San Diego.[43]
19 December 2023: Live stream revealing the fourth phase of the rework.[35]
9 April 2024: The experimental beta of update 1.50 adds additional assets related to southern California.[44]
Future rework plans were revealed in the blog post announcing the second phase of the rework, subject to change depending on development factors. In the long term, the plan is to finish the California rework and start reworking several other states, as well as adding "something extra special" that has not been specified further.[13]
Map lead Jakub Mráz confirmed in the live stream featuring the second phase of the rework that viewpoints will be added to California once the entire state has been reworked.[45]
23 December 2021: Blog post announcing the second phase of the rework and revealing future plans.[13]
10 May 2022: Live stream featuring the second phase of the rework in which map lead Jakub Mráz confirms that viewpoints will be added to California once the entire state has been reworked.[45]
Since the release of the state, new major content has been added to it for free in game updates (not including road connections to new neighboring states).
TBA: A future update adds the fourth phase of the California rework. A live stream on 19 December 2023 revealed the fourth phase of the rework.[35] See Phase 4.
9 April 2024: The experimental beta of update 1.50 includes the third phase of the California rework.[1] A blog post on 23 December 2021 revealed future rework plans including the third phase of the rework.[13] A blog post of 21 March 2023 announced the third phase of the rework.[26] See Phase 3.
10 May 2022: Update 1.44 adds the second phase of the California rework.[10] A live stream on 16 December 2021 revealed the second phase of the rework.[12] A blog post on 23 December 2021 announced the second phase of the rework.[13] See Phase 2.
13 July 2021: Update 1.41 adds the first phase of the California rework.[6] A live stream on 21 December 2020 revealed the first phase of the rework.[4] A blog post on 7 May 2021 announced the first phase of the rework.[5] See Phase 1.
12 December 2016: Update 1.5 rescales the map from 1:35 to 1:20 and includes Santa Maria, a completely reworked Oxnard, and countless additions and improvements.[53]
Before the state was released, SCS published several hints and news topics about the content featured in it that was previously under work in progress.
2 February 2016: California is released as part of the base game.[55]
6 September 2013: Blog post announcing American Truck Simulator. The images show locations in California.[56]
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2021-05-07: California Dreamin'
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2021-05-20: California Dreamin' #2 - Road Network Rework
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2021-06-09: American Truck Simulator 1.41 Open Beta
2021-07-13: American Truck Simulator: 1.41 Release
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Screenshots of the second phase of the rework (update 1.44)
2021-12-23: California Dreamin' #3 - Development Insight
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2022-01-21: Ukiah
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2022-02-03: Road Network #1
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2022-02-18: Truckee & Agricultural Inspection
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2022-03-07: Get to the Other Side
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2022-03-25: Redding
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2022-04-05: Napa Valley
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2022-04-19: Eureka
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2022-05-04: Sacramento
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2021-12-23: California Dreamin' #3 - Development Insight
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2023-03-21: Phase 3
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2023-04-29: The Golden State #1
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2023-05-17: Santa Cruz
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2023-06-12: Meet the Team
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2023-10-15: The Golden State #2
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2023-10-25: Stockton
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2023-11-06: US-50 Connecting Sacramento & Carson City
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2023-11-06: US-50 Connecting Sacramento & Carson City